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PR_AmZen February 2007
Press Release of American Zen
LEVEL 2 = CHRIST KILLER is American Zen's second album on Shaolin Records
     and their 2nd Level of Shaolin Zen Buddhism.

Are You A Christ Killer?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tujunga, California – February 1, 2007 – What is a Christ Killer?

What does Coyote mean, when he refers to someone as a, "Christ killer?"

Travel the LEVEL 2 website of stories, poems, lyrics and music.

Travel the LEVEL 2 website of American Zen:
http://www.americanZEN.org/LEVEL_2

American Zen Buddhist Rock Podcast L1-18
http://www.coyoteradio.net/index.php?post_id=186155

PODCAST #18 of 20 podcasts for CD: Level 1 = Peace Of Mind by American Zen.

Featured Music:
"You've Been Sold" from the CD, LEVEL 1 = Peace Of Mind
   (awesome SLIDE GUITAR by Rory G on his Pleasant Guitar from his dad).
   Sounds like Mick Abrahams and Blodwyn Pig.
"I Want To Laugh #2" from the LEVEL 2 = Christ Killer cd
   (the Utah 4-track mix featuring Rory G on SLIDE GUITAR again).
   Rory should get an award for his slide guitar work on this song.
   Rory thanks both Johnny Winter and Rory Gallagher for influences.
"Free The Change" from the cd, LEVEL 1 = Peace Of Mind
   (features Rory burning on LEAD GUITAR solos).
   Sounds like Cream or Mountain. Remember that song, "Nantucket Sleighride" by Felix Pappalardi?

It appears this episode FEATURES RORY G on electric lead guitar, and slide guitar. Rory says he's retiring from live stage performing. Fortunately, Rory loves to record.

This Southern California FOLK ROCK group includes
    The Coyote: Flute, Vocal, Acoustic Guitar, Composer
    Rory G: Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar, Ukulele
    Tom Calder: Bass, Vox Organ
    Steve Hixon: Drums

Produced by Richard O'Connor for Shaolin Records.
www.shaolinRECORDS.com

American Zen Buddhist Rock Podcast L1-17
http://www.coyoteradio.net/index.php?post_id=182983

PODCAST #17 of 20 podcasts for CD: Level 1 = Peace Of Mind by American Zen.
(This is "AAC" or ".m4a" format WITH LINKS AND SLIDESHOW.)

Featured Music:
"A Long Way Home" from the CD, LEVEL 1 = Peace Of Mind
   (Cool Jethro Tull style flute solo by The Coyote)
"Thank You" from the CD, LEVEL 1 = Peace Of Mind
   (Similar to "Jean Jeannie?" by David Bowie -- back in the Mick Ronson days!)
"Peace Of Mind #2" from the CD, LEVEL 1 = Peace Of Mind
   (The Doors meet Donovan?)

The Coyote, of American Zen, leads this website podcast tour through the lyrics, poetry and webstories:
http://www.americanZEN.org and LEVEL1peaceOFmind

Featured WebStories:
"Reviews of American Zen" at LEVEL1peaceOFmind.com
1. Ben Garcia Review
2. Crow & Wolf Review
3. FOR Magazine Review

Produced by Richard O'Connor for Shaolin Records.
www.shaolinRECORDS.com

American Zen Buddhist Rock Podcast L1-16
http://www.coyoteradio.net/index.php?post_id=180411

PODCAST #16 of 20 podcasts for CD: Level 1 = Peace Of Mind by American Zen.
(This is AAC or m4a format WITH LINKS AND SLIDESHOW.)

Coyote tells of being threatened and harrassed by Mormons in Utah. Knives in his door, death threats on the answer machine...

Songs from LEVEL 1 = Peace Of Mind CD:
"Trust Me" (British Pop Rock like David Bowie, The Beatles)
"Peace Of Mind #2" (California Folk Rock like Mamas & Papas, The Byrds or Spirit)

Coyote Radio WEBSITE TOUR of LEVEL 1 CD website for American Zen's first album:
Level 1 = Peace Of Mind at: LEVEL1peaceOFmind.com

This podcast also includes a never-to-be-released UTAH MIX of the original 4-track album, Level 2 = Christ Killer, and this song just sounds so cool -- with only 4 tracks, recorded in Coyote's kitchen... the song = "I Am Not From Here" (similar to "My Wild Love" by The Doors. Coyote looks a teensy bit like Jim Morrison in his Wolf Hood Photo)

Produced by Richard O'Connor for Shaolin Records.
www.shaolinRECORDS.com

American Zen Buddhist Rock Podcast L1-15
http://www.coyoteradio.net/index.php?post_id=177588

PODCAST #15 of 20 podcasts for CD: Level 1 = Peace Of Mind by American Zen.
(THIS is the "m4a" version or MPEG-4 format that includes "chapter markers" which = SLIDE SHOW + WEB LINKS.)

Join us for a journey of the body, an odyssey of the mind, and a discovery of the soul.

Sneak preview of song from upcoming Level 2 = Christ Killer CD by American Zen,
"Can't Hold Me Down."

Also features "Peace Of Mind #2 " from Level 1 = Peace Of Mind CD and "Free The Change" which sounds like Mountain, Cream, and The Kinks mixed together.

"Free The Change" is a unique song that deliberately speeds up and slows down in various sections.

Coyote ventures into the land of album sales at the Shaolin Records CD website:
LEVEL1peaceOFmind

Produced by Richard O'Connor for Shaolin Records.
www.shaolinRECORDS.com

Complete podcast series:
www.coyotePODCAST.com

American Zen Buddhist Rock Podcast ARCHIVES:
www.CoyoteRadio.NET

American Zen Buddhist Rock Podcast:
http://www.CoyoteRadio.NET

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Monthly Press Release from Shaolin Records
Editor: Richard O'Connor

Copyright 2007 Shaolin Communications.
All rights reserved.

The PR_AmZen is the official PRESS RELEASE of American Zen, "America's First Buddhist Rock Band."
This is intended for magazine, news, radio, and distributors.

The PR_AmZen is published monthly and sent to fans, friends,
and anyone wanting more information on the FOLK ROCK band, American Zen:
     Featuring:
        The Coyote - Flute, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Songwriting
        Steve Hixon - Drums
        Rory G - Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar, Ukulele, Synthesizer
        Tom Calder - Bass, Vox Organ

American Zen is an exclusive artist of Shaolin Records.

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LEVEL2christKILLER

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